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2010 Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/ Y ukon Denali T wo-mode Hybrid M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Hybrid Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Perfor[...]
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GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET , the CHEVROLET Emblem, GMC, the GMC Emblem, and the names T AHOE and YUKON are registered trademarks of General Motors. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing[...]
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Introduction Y our hybrid SUV is designed to be more fuel efficient than the standard SUV , which results in reduced carbon dioxide emissions. Using this Supplement This supplement contains information specific to the hybrid components of the vehicle. It does not explain everything you need to know about the vehicle. Read this supplement along with[...]
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2 NOTES iv[...]
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Section 1 In Brief Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 T ransmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Hybrid Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]
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Initial Drive Information T ransmission Range Selection Mode The Range Selection Mode switch is located on the shift lever . T o enable the Range Selection feature, move the column shift lever to the M (Manual) position. The current range will appear next to the M. This is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible. As an example,[...]
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Automatic T ransfer Case The transfer case knob is located to the left of the instrument panel cluster. Y ou can choose among five driving settings: 2 m (T wo-Wheel Drive High): This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations. AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) : This setting is ideal for use when road surface traction conditi[...]
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Fuel Economy Gage United States Canada This gage shows when the vehicle is operating at a fuel efficient point. By modifying driving behavior to increase the economy time during driving, fuel mileage will be improved. See Fuel Economy Gage on page 4 ‑ 5 . Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature Start the engine as you would any other engine. See “ [...]
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A chime will sound if the driver door is opened while in Auto Stop as a reminder that the ignition switch is not in the LOCK/OFF position. Always turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF and remove the key from the ignition switch when exiting the vehicle. Auto Start The vehicle also has an Auto Start feature. The engine will remain off while in Auto S[...]
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Battery This vehicle has a standard 12-volt battery and a high-voltage hybrid battery . When a new standard 12-volt battery is needed, see your dealer/retailer for one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery's label. Only a trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools should inspect, test, or replace the[...]
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Section 2 Seats and Restraint System Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Power Seats (T ahoe and Y ukon T wo-Mode Hybrid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Manual Lumbar (T ahoe and Y ukon T wo-Mode Hybrid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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Front Seats Power Seats (T ahoe and Y ukon T wo-Mode Hybrid) A. Power Seat Adjustment Control B. Manual Lumbar Control C. Manual Reclining Seatback Lever Adjust the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control (A) forward or rearward. Y our vehicle may have additional features to adjust the power seat: . Raise or lower the front part of the seat[...]
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Manual Reclining Seatbacks (T ahoe and Y ukon T wo-Mode Hybrid) T o recline the seatback: 1. Lift the reclining seatback lever (C). 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. T o return the seatback to an upright position: 1. Lift th[...]
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2 NOTES 2-4[...]
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Section 3 Features and Controls Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Power Outlet Alternating Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Starting and Operating Y our V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Starting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Au[...]
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Storage Areas Power Outlet Alternating Current The vehicle may have a power outlet that can be used to plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximum limit of 150 watts. The power outlet is located in the rear cargo area on the driver side. An indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in use. The light comes on when the ignition is in [...]
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Starting and Operating Y our V ehicle Starting the V ehicle { W ARNING: Exiting the vehicle, without first shifting into P (Park), may cause the vehicle to move, and you or others can be seriously injured. Because the vehicle has the Automatic Engine Start/Stop feature, the vehicle ’ s engine might seem to be shut off when you come to a complete [...]
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Auto Stop The vehicle has an Auto Stop feature. After a successful engine start, the engine may turn off and operate in the Auto Stop mode. Some of the vehicle conditions that allow the engine to stop running and enter the Auto Stop mode are: . Ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position. . The hood is closed. . The gear selector is in P (Park), R (R[...]
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Auto Start The vehicle also has an Auto Start feature. The engine will remain off while in Auto Stop mode until vehicle conditions require the engine to run. The near-instant starting of the engine from Auto Stop mode is called Auto Start. Some of the vehicle conditions that may cause the engine to Auto Start are: . The hood is opened. . The gear s[...]
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Automatic T ransmission Operation The vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster. There are several different positions for the shift lever . See “ Range Selection Mode ” later in this section. P (Park) : This position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when you start the engine bec[...]
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{ W ARNING: If you have Four-Wheel Drive, the vehicle will be free to roll — even if the shift lever is in P (Park) — if the transfer case is in Neutral. So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear , T wo-Wheel Drive High or Four-Wheel Drive High or Four-Wheel Drive Low — not in Neutral. See “ Shifting Into Park ” in the Owner Manual[...]
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D (Drive) : This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy . If you need more power for passing, and you are: . Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. . Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. D (Drive) or M (Manual Mode) can be used when to[...]
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Range Selection Mode The Range Selection Mode controls the vehicle's transmission. T o use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever to the M (Manual Mode). 2. Press the plus/minus button to upshift or downshift selecting the desired range of gears. A number displays next to the M, indicating the current gear that has been selected. The number dis[...]
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Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send the engine's driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. Read the following before using four-wheel drive. Notice: Driving on clean, dry pavement in Four-Wheel-Drive High or Four-Wheel-Drive Low for an extended period of time may cause premature wear on your vehicle&ap[...]
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2 m (T wo-Wheel Drive High): This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations. The front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive. This setting also provides the best fuel economy . AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) : This setting is ideal for use when road surface traction conditions are variable. When driving your vehicle in A[...]
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Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive High or AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) T urn the knob to the Four-Wheel High or AUTO position. This can be done at any speed, except when shifting from Four-Wheel Drive Low. The indicator light will flash while shifting. It will remain on when the shift is completed. Shifting Into T wo-Wheel Drive High T urn the kn[...]
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Shifting Out of Four-Wheel Drive Low T o shift from Four-Wheel Drive Low to Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO, or T wo-Wheel Drive High, the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h) with the transmission in N (Neutral) and the ignition in ON/RUN. The preferred method for shifting out of Four-Wheel Drive Low is to have your vehicle movin[...]
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7. If the engine is running, verify that the transfer case is in N (Neutral) by shifting the transmission to R (Reverse) for one second, then shift the transmission to D (Drive) for one second. 8. T urn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY , which will turn the engine off. 9. Place the transmission shift lever in P (Park). 10. Release the parking brake pr[...]
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Shifting Into Park { W ARNING: It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y ou or others could be injured. T o be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly lev[...]
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Leaving the V ehicle With the Engine Running { W ARNING: It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. If you have four-wheel drive and the transfer case is in N (Neutral), the vehicle will be free to roll, even if the [...]
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Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in cold weather conditions at or below − 18°C (0°F). V ehicles with an engine heater should be plugged in at least four hours before starting. An internal thermostat in the plug-end of the cord may exist which will prevent e[...]
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Regenerative Braking Regenerative braking is a hybrid technology that enables the electric drive motor to operate as a generator when coasting or braking. Energy from the moving vehicle recharges the hybrid battery . The hydraulic disc brakes work with the regenerative braking to insure effective braking, such as when a high braking demand is reque[...]
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Section 4 Instrument Panel Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 W arning Lights, Gages, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 T achometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 [...]
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Climate Controls For more information on the vehicle's climate control system, see “ Climate Control System ” in the owner manual. Electric Air Conditioning Compressor This hybrid vehicle has a electrically powered air conditioning compressor. This allows for continuous air conditioning operation and passenger comfort, even while the hybri[...]
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W arning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Instrument Panel Cluster United States version shown, Canada similar 4-3[...]
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T achometer United States Version shown, Canada similar When the gas engine is off and the key is in the ON/RUN position, the position of the tachometer indicator shows the state of the vehicle: . AUTO STOP position indicates that the vehicle is still able to move and the engine could restart, by an Auto Start, at any time. . OFF position indicates[...]
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Fuel Economy Gage United States Canada This gage shows displays how efficiently the vehicle is being driven. There are three zones on the drive efficiency gage. Green Zone : Fuel efficient driving behavior makes the indicator display in the green zone on the gage. White Zones : Decreased fuel efficiency driving behavior makes the indicator display [...]
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Brake System Warning Light With the ignition in ON/RUN, the brake system warning light comes on when the parking brake is set. If the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged, a chime sounds when the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). The vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working,[...]
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Antilock Brake System (ABS) W arning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is in ON/RUN. That is normal. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off, if the light comes on while dri[...]
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Engine Coolant T emperature Gage United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. It also provides an indicator of how hard the vehicle is working. During a majority of the operation, the gage reads 210° F (100° C) or less. If a load is being pulled or going up hills, it is normal for the temperature to fluctuate and go over t[...]
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A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check the oil as soon as possible. { W ARNING: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low . The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the veh[...]
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Oil Pressure Light { W ARNING: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low . The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . A[...]
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Fuel Gage United States Canada When the ignition is on, the fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is left in the tank. The gage will first indicate E (empty) before it is out of fuel, but the vehicle should be refueled as soon as possible. An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. Listed are four situati[...]
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Driver Information Center (DIC) T rip/Fuel Menu Items Press the trip/fuel button to display the Trip/Fuel Menu items. For more items see “ DIC Operation and Displays ” in the owner manual. BA TTER Y VOL T AGE This display shows the current battery voltage. If the voltage is in the normal range, the value will display . For example, the display [...]
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hood is closed, you should have the hood switch serviced. Failure to service the hood switch properly can result in an Auto Start condition. Auto Stops will be disabled when this message is displayed. If the vehicle is in auto stop mode when this message appears, the engine will instantly start. OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE If engine oil pressure i[...]
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Audio System(s) Navigation/Radio System For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the Navigation System manual for more information. T o view the hybrid screen, press the MENU button on the radio. The hybrid screen displays when entering the Configuration Menu. The display shows: . Auto Stop . Battery Charging . Engine Idle . 2 ‐ Wheel and[...]
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Section 5 Driving Y our V ehicle Y our Driving, the Road, and the V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Electric Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 T owing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 T owing Y our Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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Y our Driving, the Road, and the V ehicle Electric Power Steering This vehicle has On-Demand Electric-Assist Power Steering instead of conventional full-time hydraulic power steering. It uses electricity supplied by the same battery which is re-charged by the regenerative braking system. Because the system is On-Demand Electric-Assist, energy is us[...]
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Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing: . What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. . What is the distance that will be travelled? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. . Is the proper towing equipment[...]
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Four-Wheel-Drive V ehicles Use the following procedure to dinghy tow a four-wheel-drive vehicle: 1. Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle and shift the transmission to P (Park). 2. T urn the engine off and firmly set the parking brake. See “ Parking Brake ” in the owner manual index. 3. Securely attach the vehicle being towed [...]
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Dolly T owing Front T owing (Front Wheels Off the Ground) T wo-Wheel-Drive V ehicles Notice: If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is towed with the rear wheels on the ground, the transmission could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Never tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground. T wo-wheel-drive vehicles shoul[...]
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Four-Wheel-Drive V ehicles Use the following procedure to dolly tow a four-wheel-drive vehicle from the front: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly . 3. Shift the transmission to P (Park). 4. Firmly set the parking brake. See “ Parking Brake ” in th[...]
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Rear T owing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) T wo ‐ Wheel ‐ Drive V ehicles Use the following procedure to dolly tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle from the rear: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly . 3. Firmly set the parking brake. See “ Parking Brake ?[...]
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6. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position. { W ARNING: Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). The driver or others could be injured. Make sure the parking brake [...]
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V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR* 2WD 6.0L V8 — T ahoe/ Y ukon 3.08 6,200 lbs (2 812 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 2WD 6.0L V8 — Y ukon Denali 3.08 6,000 lbs (2 722 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 4WD 6.0L V8 — T ahoe/ Y ukon 3.08 6,000 lbs (2 722 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 4WD 6.0L V8 — Y ukon Denali 3.08 5,700 lbs (2 586 kg) 12,000 l[...]
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Doing Y our Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Checking Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 High V oltage Devices and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Engin[...]
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Service Doing Y our Own Service Work { W ARNING: Never try to do your own service on hybrid components. Y ou can be injured and the vehicle can be damaged if you try to do your own service work. Service and repair of these hybrid components should only be performed by a trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools. { W ARNING: Y o[...]
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If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can. T o order the proper service manual, see “ Service Publications Ordering Information ” in the owner manual. This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see “[...]
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on your vehicle, you will see: 6-4[...]
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A. See “ Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ” in the owner manual. B. Drive Motor/Generator Control Module (DMCM). See Drive Motor/Generator Control Module (DMCM) Cooling System on page 6 ‑ 9 . C. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “ Engine Oil ” in the owner manual. D. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick. See Automatic T ransmission Fluid on page 6 ‑ 5[...]
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How to Check Automatic T ransmission Fluid Notice: T oo much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. T oo much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. T oo little fluid could cause the transmission to overheat. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check you[...]
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3. Install the dipstick by pushing it back in all the way , wait three seconds, and then pull it back out again. 4. Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level. Repeat the check procedure to verify the reading. 5. If the fluid level is below the COLD check band, add only enough fluid as necessary to bring the level into the COLD band.[...]
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5. Safe operating level is within the HOT cross hatch band on the dipstick. If the fluid level is not within the HOT band, and the transmission temperature is between 60°C and 75°C (140°F and 167°F), add or drain fluid as necessary to bring the level into the HOT band. If the fluid level is low , add only enough fluid to bring the level into th[...]
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The Drive Motor/Generator Control Module (DMCM) coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fully installed on the hybrid coolant surge tank. Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible damage to the Drive Motor/Generator Control Module (DMCM) may occur . Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. Drive Motor/G[...]
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If the coolant inside the DMCM coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark with the vehicle parked on a level surface. If it is not, there might be a leak at the DMCM cooler core, DMCM pressure cap, DMCM cooler hoses, DMCM cooling pump or somewhere else in th[...]
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{ W ARNING: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly . They are under pressure, and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap — even a little — they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling[...]
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T urn the DMCM coolant surge tank pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left) about one full turn. W ait 30 seconds. 2. Then keep turning the DMCM coolant surge tank pressure cap slowly , and remove it. 3. Add the pre ‐ mixed DEX ‐ COOL ™ , available at your dealer/retailer , to the DMCM coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COL[...]
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Power Steering Fluid The vehicle has electric power steering and does not use power steering fluid. Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 4 for the location of the reservoir . There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might g[...]
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Checking Brake Fluid Check brake fluid by looking at the brake fluid reservoir . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 4 . With the engine not running for at least one minute, the maximum fluid level (A) is at the top of the reservoir body . With the engine running, the fluid level should be in the proper operating range (B) between the MIN[...]
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Notice: . Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydraulic system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in the brake hydraulic system can damage brake hydraulic system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced. Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. . If brake fluid is spilled on th[...]
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Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications in “ Capacities and Specifications ” in the owner manual. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. Brake Pedal T ravel [...]
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Only a trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools should inspect, test, or replace the hybrid battery . See your dealer/retailer if the hybrid battery needs service. The dealer/retailer has information on how to recycle the hybrid battery . There is also information available at http://www .recyclemybattery .com. If an airbag in[...]
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Jump Starting { W ARNING: Personal injury , death, or damage to the vehicle can result if you try jump starting or using a battery charger on the high voltage hybrid battery . Use only the 12-volt battery for jump starting and charging. If the vehicle's 12 ‐ volt battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cable[...]
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2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other . It could cause a ground connection you do not want. Y ou would not be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. T o avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake [...]
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If the vehicle has a remote positive (+), it is located under a red plastic cover at the positive battery post. T o uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, open the red plastic cover . 5. The remote negative ( − ) is a solid engine ground. { W ARNING: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hand[...]
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W ARNING: (Continued) Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Do not get it on you. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately . { W ARNING: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly . Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 6. C[...]
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8. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery . Use a remote positive (+) if the vehicle has one. 9. Now connect the black negative ( − ) cable to the negative ( − ) terminal of the good battery . Use a remote negative ( − ) if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything [...]
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Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy , Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative ( − ) T erminal B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative ( − ) T erminals C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) T erminal T o disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle that had [...]
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Bulb Replacement T aillamps, T urn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps A. T aillamp/Stoplamp B. Back-up Lamp C. T urn Signal Lamp D. Sidemarker Lamp If the taillamp/stoplamp (A) need to be replaced, see your dealer/retailer. 1. Open the liftgate. See “ Power Liftgate ” in the owner's manual index. 2. Remove the two screws from the taillamp[...]
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4. Press the release tab, if bulb socket has one, and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly . 5. Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb socket. 6. Press a new bulb into the bulb socket and insert it into the taillamp assembly . T urn the bulb socket clockwise into the taillamp assembly until it clicks. [...]
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. If you ever have a problem on t[...]
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Fuses Usage 1 ACPO 2 BECM FAN 3 ACCM 4 CAB HTR PMP 5 EMPTY 6 COOL PUMP 7 EPS 8 Drive Motor/Generator Control Module 1 9 Drive Motor/Generator Control Module 2 10 BECM J ‐ Case Usage F AN 1 Cooling Fan 1 TRANS PUMP Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump F AN 2 Cooling Fan 2 CAB HTR PMP Cab Heater Pump Relays Usage F AN LOW Cooling Fan Low Speed Relay F[...]
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Tires Inflation - Tire Pressure T ires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively . Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that under ‐ inflation or over ‐ inflation is all right. It is not. If your tires do not have enough air (under ‐ inflation), you can get the following: . T oo much flexing . T oo much heat . Tire overload[...]
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When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. Y ou cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they're underinflated. Check the tire's inflation pressure when the tires are cold. [...]
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additional information and details about the DIC operation and displays see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 ‑ 12 . Also, see “ DIC Operation and Displays ” in the Index of the owner manual for more information. The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as you start[...]
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TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle. A DIC warning message is also displayed. The low tire warning l[...]
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TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code. Any time you rotate your vehicle's tires or replace one or more of the TPMS sensors, the identification codes will need to be matched to the new tire/wheel position. The sensors are matched to the tire/wheel positions in the following order: driver side front tire,[...]
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8. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. The horn sounds two times to indicate the sensor identification code has been matched to the driver side rear tire, and the TPMS sensor matching process is no longer active. The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on the DIC display screen goes off. 9. T urn the ignition switch t[...]
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Tire Chains { W ARNING: Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash. Use an[...]
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If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place and stopping. Then do this: 1. T urn on the hazard warning flashers. 2. Park your vehicle. Set the parking brake firmly and put the shift lever in P ARK (P). 3. T urn off the engine. 4. Inspect the flat tire. If the tire has been separated from the wheel or [...]
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If the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kit shown above, follow the operating instructions under “ T ire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Selector Switch). ” { W ARNING: Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which can[...]
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{ W ARNING: Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury . In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store the tire sealant and compressor kit in its original location. If this vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit, there may not be a[...]
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Tire Sealant Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the label adhered to the sealant canister . Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister . The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date. Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer/retailer. See “ Removal and Installation of[...]
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Always do a safety check first. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 6 ‑ 34 . 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage on page 6 ‑ 55 . Make sure the on/off button (D) is in the off (O) position. 2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (F) and the power plug (C). 3. Place the kit on [...]
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9. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gage (E). The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 ‑ 28 . The pressure gage (E) may read higher than the actual tire pressure while the compressor is on. T urn the compressor off to[...]
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15. If the flat tire was able to inflate to the recommended inflation pressure, remove the maximum speed label from the sealant canister (B) and place it in a highly visible location. The label is a reminder not to exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) until the damaged tire is repaired or replaced. 16. Return the equipment to its original storage location in th[...]
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Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not Punctured) T o use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant: Always do a safety check first. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 6 ‑ 34 . 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Ki[...]
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8. Plug the power plug (C) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets. See “ Accessory Power Outlet(s) in the owner manual. ” If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet, do not use the cigarette lighter . If the vehicle only has a cigarette lighter, use the cigarette lighter. Do not pin[...]
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Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister T o remove the sealant canister: 1. Unlock the air only hose (F) from the sealant canister (B) by pulling up on the lever. 2. Pull the air only hose (F) from the sealant canister (B). 3. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (F) from the compressor (A). 4. T urn the sealant canister (B) so the inflator filling[...]
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T o install a new sealant canister: 1. Align the sealant/air hose (F) with the slot in the air compressor. 2. Push the sealant canister (B) down and turn it clockwise. 3. Wrap the sealant/air hose (F) around the air compressor channel to stow it in its original location. 4. Push the air compressor inflator hose (F) onto the sealant canister inlet a[...]
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If the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kit shown above, follow the operating instructions under “ T ire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Without Selector Switch). ” { W ARNING: Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which [...]
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{ W ARNING: Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury . In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store the tire sealant and compressor kit in its original location. If this vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit, there may not be a[...]
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Tire Sealant Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the label adhered to the sealant canister . Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister . The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date. Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer/retailer. See “ Removal and Installation of[...]
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Always do a safety check first. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 6 ‑ 34 . Do not remove any objects that have penetrated the tire. 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage on page 6 ‑ 55 . 2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (F) and the power plug (H). 3. Place the kit on the[...]
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10. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gage (C). The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 ‑ 28 . The pressure gage (C) may read higher than the actual tire pressure while the compressor is on. T urn the compressor off t[...]
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16. If the flat tire was able to inflate to the recommended inflation pressure, remove the maximum speed label from the sealant canister (E) and place it in a highly visible location. The label is a reminder not to exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) until the damaged tire is repaired or replaced. 17. Return the equipment to its original storage location in th[...]
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Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not Punctured) T o use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant: Always do a safety check first. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 6 ‑ 34 . 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Ki[...]
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7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor. 8. T urn the selector switch (A) clockwise to the Air Only position. 9. Press the on/off (B) button to turn the compressor on. The compressor will inflate the tire with air only . 10. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gage (C). [...]
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The tire sealant and compressor kit has an accessory adapter located in a compartment on the bottom of its housing that may be used to inflate air mattresses, balls, etc. Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister T o remove the sealant canister: 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. 2. Press the canister release button. 3. Pull up and remove the canis[...]
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Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage The tire sealant and compressor kit is located under the storage tray on the driver side trim panel (over the rear wheelhouse). T o access the tire sealant and compressor kit: 1. Remove the tray by pulling up on the finger depression to access the tire sealant and compressor kit . 2. Locate the tire sealant a[...]
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Remove the sealant and compressor kit with a selector switch by lifting upward on the yellow tab to release the unit. 4. Remove the sealant and compressor kit from its plastic tray assembly . T o store the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse the steps. Appearance Care V ehicle Care/Appearance Materials When scraping the windshield glass to rem[...]
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Capacities and Specificatio ns Application Capacities English Metric Automatic Transmission* (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 1 1.5 qt 10.9 L Cooling System Drive Motor Generator Control Module Cooling System 2.9 qt 2.7 L 6.0L V8 Engine Cooling System 18.3 qt 17.3 L Fuel T ank 24.5 gal 92.7 L *T ransmission fluid capacity is approximate. See Au[...]
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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 At Least Once a Y ear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 7-1[...]
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Maintenance Schedule At Least Once a Y ear Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Check the sealant expiration date printed on the instruction label of the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit at least once a year. See your dealer/retailer for a replacement canister. Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids identified below are specific to the hybrid vehicle a[...]
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A Alternating Current Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Antilock Brake System (ABS) W arning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Audio System(s) Navigation/Radio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 Automatic Transmi[...]
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E Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Coolant T emperature Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Engine Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 F Flat T i[...]
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M Maintenance Schedule At Least Once a Y ear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Manual Lumbar Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Manual Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Manual, How[...]
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T T achometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 T aillamps T urn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps . . . . . . 6-24 T ires Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34 If a T ire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]